Solana Labs

We're excited to share that Davis Hart, Head of #GameShift, will be speaking at #GoogleCloudNext on Thursday April 11 at 11:00 AM -11:45 AM. Hear what's new - and not so new - about games as it relates to Web3 and how companies who are leveraging this technology are expanding opportunities to attract new players: https://goo.gle/43A5lnf

100,000 preorders in less than 30 days for Solana Mobile #Chapter2.

30,000 preorders in the first 30 hours for Solana Mobile #Chapter2.

🎮 We're excited to announce two major updates for #GameShift by Solana Labs: Dynamic NFTs and Asset Lending! Try out these new features in your game now - El Jefe from Studio 369, the creative team behind METALCORE, is already building on them! 1️⃣ Dynamic NFTs: With GameShift, developers can now modify NFT traits and images post-minting. Perfect for RPGs, sports strategy, card, or simulation games, these dynamic NFTs evolve with your players, reflecting their progress and achievements in real-time. GameShift simplifies the integration of any NFT standard into your game, managing the complexity for you. 2️⃣ Asset Lending: GameShift's Asset Lending allows players to loan assets to each other, enriching gameplay and fostering a stronger community. It's a perfect tool for onboarding new players who can enhance their gameplay with borrowed assets, while lenders can empower their guilds and friends with game assets without permanently parting with them. After the success of METALCORE, the team at Studio 369 chose GameShift for their new project, El Jefe - a thrilling soccer manager game launching soon.  GameShift's integration with El Jefe will allow players to enjoy evolving NFT player cards without the complexity of wallets and gas fees. "GameShift's integration allows players to purchase and evolve NFT player cards as they progress in the game, introducing a new strategic layer to gameplay. Additionally, asset lending will enable the sharing of star players with friends, allowing newcomers to experience high-level gameplay, and experienced gamers to strategize for upcoming matches." - Matt Candler, CEO at Studio369 📌 Stay tuned for more updates coming soon! If you're a game developer at the forefront of innovation, start building on GameShift.dev. #web3 #web3gaming #web3games #nft #dynamicnft #assetlanding

🎮🛠️ Big news, Game Builders: GameShift Beta is live! Level up your game with Web3 assets, no blockchain coding required. Everything you need through a single API. 👉https://lnkd.in/dzzAd-pB Game creators love crafting experiences that captivate players worldwide. Game assets introduce amazing new opportunities for players, but merging Web3 assets into gameplay can be overwhelming due to blockchain complexity and a sea of fragmented tools. That's why we developed GameShift - to help you add a frictionless Web3 experience into your game in just hours, not months. Simply integrate our REST API to unlock engagement and new revenue streams, all without writing a single line of blockchain code. Introducing Gameshift Beta - Pay in USD, no crypto needed - Non-custodial wallets for asset control, lower custody risk - No seed-phrases. No passwords. - Effortless mint & transfer of game assets - In-game branded marketplace (Coming soon!) - Global card payments with chargeback protection Gameshift is set to elevate every game - Solana Games: Build a new game or add new functions faster and simplify onboarding for your players - Web3 Games: Embrace Solana's advantages without mastering Rust - Web2 Games: Integrate game assets without crypto or blockchain coding At GameShift, we know how important your game is to you. We've carefully selected trusted partners like Coinflow Labs Crossmint MetaKeep to ensure a high level of quality and experience. Now you can focus on what you do best - creating amazing games. Why choose Solana Labs? Because we're builders, just like you. We understand the unique challenges game developers face. Gameshift is powered by Solana, enabling game developers and studios to effortlessly mint and transfer game assets to users at scale, with ultra-low on-chain fees and Web2 speeds. Experience sub-second finality and low latency - your players will absolutely notice. Want to learn more? Dive into the details with our Press Release. 👉https://lnkd.in/d9_jTBgY Ready to start building? Create a free account to get started today. 👉https://lnkd.in/dzzAd-pB

Applications are now open to the Solana Incubator! If you're aiming to create the next great company in Web3, we're here to build alongside you. Get hands-on engineering, go-to-market, and fundraising support from the Solana Labs team. Apply here 👉 https://lnkd.in/gb2_rpsp Selected teams will work directly with Labs around their specific needs: 1️⃣ Hands-on blockchain development 2️⃣ Design & go-to-market planning 3️⃣ Fundraising support and intros to top VCs 4️⃣ Connections to Labs’ network 5️⃣ Amplification via the Solana brand and marketing channels We want to work with technical teams on a tailored basis: - Already on Solana? We'll help accelerate & build traction - Built on Web3 but eyeing Solana? We’ll help integrate & expand - Web2 team incorporating Web3? We'll help streamline onboarding & development Why Solana Labs? Because we're builders like you. We want to scale our knowledge and experience to help grow the next great companies in the ecosystem. Applications are due 11/30 if you’re looking to build alongside the Solana Labs team. Join us at Solana Breakpoint for Emon Motamedi's presentation on Nov 2nd to dive deep into the program. Website 👉 incubator.solanalabs.com  Press Release 👉 https://lnkd.in/g8mPRyDi #web3 #founders #startups #startup #technology #innovation #solana